RAV4 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1996)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Measure vehicle height.
Tire size: 215/70R16
Front: 237 mm (9.33 inch)
Rear: 360 mm (14.17 inch)
Front
Front measuring point: Measure from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt.
Rear
Rear measuring point: Measure from the ground to the center of the body side No. 1 suspension arm mounting bolt.
NOTICE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specification.
If the vehicle height is not to specification, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.
2. Install camber-caster-kingpin gauge onto vehicle or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester.
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
3. Inspect camber, caster and steering axis inclination.
Tire size: 215/70R16
Camber: -0° 15' ± 45' (-0.25° ± 0.75°)
Left-Right error: 45' (0.75°) or less
Caster: 1° 20' ± 45' (1.33° ± 0.75°)
Left-Right error: 45' (0.75°) or less
Steering axis inclination: 10° 45' ± 45' (10.75° ± 0.75°)
Left-Right error: 45' (0.75°) or less